Gozo

Malta

Gozo Travel Information

The Basics

Time

Electricity

230 volts, 50Hz. UK-style three-pin square plugs are used.

Language

English and Maltese are the official languages; Italian is also spoken

Travel Health

There are no health risks associated with travel to Malta, and
water and food is generally safe for consumption. Travellers coming
from recognised infected areas require a yellow fever vaccination
certificate to enter Malta. A reciprocal health agreement exists
between the United Kingdom and Malta and as a result British
citizens receive emergency medical treatment on the same terms as
Maltese nationals on presentation of a European Health Insurance
Card (EHIC). Visitors should, however, take out adequate medical
and travel insurance in case medical evacuation or further
treatment is required. Medication should be available in Malta but
those requiring specific prescription medication should take it
with them, in the original packaging and accompanied by a signed
and dated letter from a doctor detailing what the medicine is and
why it is needed.

Tipping

A gratuity of about 10 percent is expected in hotels and
restaurants if a service charge is not included in the bill. Most
services are tipped about five to 10 percent (including taxi
drivers).

Safety Information

Malta is considered very safe for tourists. Crime is rare,
though theft from parked cars and handbag snatching can occur.
Local driving can be challenging so exercise caution on the
roads.

Local Customs

The wearing of skimpy clothing away from the beaches should be
avoided, and dress should be conservative when visiting
churches.

Business

Business in Malta tends to be conducted as elsewhere in Europe;
formally and politely. Punctuality is important; dress should be
formal with suit and tie the norm, unless weather is hot when one
can forgo the jacket. Handshakes and the exchanging of business
cards takes place on greeting. English is widely spoken in business
and so a translator is unnecessary. Business hours can vary but are
usually 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. Some businesses open for
a half-day on Saturdays.

Communications

The country code for Malta is +356, and the outgoing code is 00
followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United
Kingdom). City/area codes are not required. Local and international
telephone calls can be made from hotel rooms, and most hotels also
offer fax and internet access. GO telecommunications offices also
provide these services in the main towns, and coin and card
operated telephone boxes can be found all over Malta. The islands
are covered by comprehensive GSM 900 and 1800 mobile phone networks
as well as nationwide 3G coverage. Internet cafes can be found in
all the main towns and tourist resorts.

Duty Free

Travellers arriving in Malta from non-EU countries do not need
to pay customs duty on 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, 100 cigarillos or
250g of tobacco; 4 litres of wine and 2 litres of spirits.
Travellers may carry personal items of non-commercial nature worth
up to €430 when travelling by air or sea.

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